Game Day Chex Mix (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Green Puppy Chow
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4 cups of Chex cereal
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1 cup of green candy melts
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1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
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1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
→ Brown Puppy Chow
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4 cups of Chex cereal
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1 cup of chocolate chips
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1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
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1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
→ Football Decorations
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Plain almonds
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for frosting
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1/2 teaspoon meringue powder
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1/2 tablespoon water
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White, green or brown candy pieces
# Instructions:
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Combine confectioners' sugar, meringue powder, and water till it looks flat. Put this mix in a squeeze bottle. Make center lines on almonds, wait 5-10 minutes to dry, then add the football lacing marks. Let them fully set.
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Put Chex into a big ziplock bag. Heat green candy melts with oil and peanut butter until runny. Dump over cereal and give it a good shake. Toss in confectioners' sugar and shake again till everything's covered.
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Drop Chex into a large ziplock bag. Warm chocolate chips with oil and peanut butter. Pour the mixture over your cereal and shake it up. Add confectioners' sugar and shake again until fully coated.
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Toss both green and brown mixes into a big bowl. Sprinkle in candy pieces and your homemade almond footballs. Best when eaten right away.
# Notes:
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You can make this 2-3 days early and keep it in a sealed container
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Sprinkle in extra confectioners' sugar if the mix gets too gooey